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title: "GLD010 2021 eDisclosure Services - Williams Inquiry (Z2013328)"
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# GLD010 2021 eDisclosure Services - Williams Inquiry (Z2013328)

Buyer: GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-faead883-9e00-4d45-ad65-4328c21519f7

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## Summary

The Government Legal Department has awarded a contract titled "GLD010 2021 eDisclosure Services - Williams Inquiry" for legal services related to a non-statutory inquiry into the failures of the Horizon IT computer system. This procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service Framework Agreement for e-Disclosure Services, with a total contract value of £7,515. The contract period commenced on 12th March 2021 and will last until 31st December 2021. The services are to be delivered in London, and the award notice was published on 15th March 2021.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in legal and consultancy services to engage with a significant public sector inquiry, particularly those that have experience in government contracts and IT compliance. Companies that excel in advisory roles and document management, as well as those familiar with public sector frameworks, would be well-positioned to participate in similar future tenders. Engaging in such contracts can enhance visibility and credibility for businesses within the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) Commercial and Contract Management Directorate (CCMD) acting on behalf of the Government Legal Department (GLD) have awarded a Call-off Contract against the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Framework Agreement for e-Disclosure Services (Reference: RM3717) for the supply of services in a single matter. This eDisclosure pertains to a non-statutory inquiry, led by Sir Wyn Williams, to look into and establish a clear account of the implementation and failings of the Horizon IT computer system over its lifetime and assess whether lessons have been learnt at the Post Office Limited (POL).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af1bc542-ecfe-40ee-9444-3199eaf5f56b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 12 Mar 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,515 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,515 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9GL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEGASTAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2021 at 15:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af1bc542-ecfe-40ee-9444-3199eaf5f56b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af1bc542-ecfe-40ee-9444-3199eaf5f56b
  15th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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